Re: FVWM: Re: Ok, it's time (was Re: Just a heads up)

From: Dan Espen <dane_at_bae.bellcore.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 1996 09:40:11 -0400

magill_at_sd.com (Jeff Magill) writes:
> >I guess here is where we must decide. Is 'fvwm2' forever to be the
> >binary used with fvwm? Or is it a temporary measure to wean people away
> >from fvwm 1.xx ??
>
>
> Software really shouldn't change names as versions change.

I think this is a good rule in general, but fvwm2 will not work if run
with a .fvwmrc config file created for fvwm. I think that is adequate
reason to change the binaries name.

> Jeff
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Received on Mon Jun 24 1996 - 08:47:55 BST